When ever I'm finished up I normally break down my rods with the rig still on and then next time I'm out its a quick set up and off we go that depends if I'm going a few times a week. Over longer periods I completely break down the set up but if everything still feels sharp and un damaged I'll use the same rig.... Should I be changing it just for piece if kind as I'm catching and don't loose many fish.....
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I do the same thing. Before casting out at the begining of the session i have a check over everything from the leader down and give it a good pull to 'stress test' it.
I always check a couple of rod lengths above the leader knot for damage as well
After 3 or 4 sessions i cut off a little bit of the line and re-tie the leader not
I do the same thing. Before casting out at the begining of the session i have a check over everything from the leader down and give it a good pull to 'stress test' it.
I always check a couple of rod lengths above the leader knot for damage as well
After 3 or 4 sessions i cut off a little bit of the line and re-tie the leader not
i personally never break my setup down but before EVERY session I check my loop to loop connection on my leadcore. make sure my splices are fine with a good pull and check there aint no damage. if I am using wrap sticks I will pay close attention when reeling it back onto the spool for any little nicks etc. rigs will be changed depending on if my hook is super sharp or not. if your only after a handful of fish a year you have to keep on top of your gear because the moment you cast out suspect stuff is the moment it all goes wrong. if I fish a more heavily stocked water I am guilty of using hooks I wouldn't dream of casting out on a big fish water.
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I've been using the same rig since 1978, all I do is side hook a new potato on and I'm ready to go.
I've been using the same rig since 1978, all I do is side hook a new potato on and I'm ready to go.
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Bet that hooks rusty
Bet that hooks rusty
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The Au Lion D'Ors are made to last 🙏
The Au Lion D'Ors are made to last 🙏
Okay so I'm not going far wrong there the, been back fishing a few years and this year already trying to get very involved and get that illusive 30lber. Thanks 
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i check my leader at the start of each session and every time i redo the rods (ie start of each session and if 'redoing the rods' prior to a second night etc).
hooklinks - its a new on every time i redo the rods.
i check my leader at the start of each session and every time i redo the rods (ie start of each session and if 'redoing the rods' prior to a second night etc).
hooklinks - its a new on every time i redo the rods.
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Similar to others, give everything a good check and go over the hook if needs be, replace the last 12ft of mainline as and when required. Currently getting on average 3 fish per rig/hook, works for me.
Similar to others, give everything a good check and go over the hook if needs be, replace the last 12ft of mainline as and when required. Currently getting on average 3 fish per rig/hook, works for me.
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I check the hook point, rig material, leader and knots every cast. If the hookpoint is still good, it stays on.
If anything needs retying or replacing it gets replaced.
One hook and rig landed me 9 fish until I blunted the hook with an overcast into a branch, and last season, one hook landed me 3 fish out of the reservoir in a night. The same hook was used next trip and caught then as well.
I check the hook point, rig material, leader and knots every cast. If the hookpoint is still good, it stays on.
If anything needs retying or replacing it gets replaced.
One hook and rig landed me 9 fish until I blunted the hook with an overcast into a branch, and last season, one hook landed me 3 fish out of the reservoir in a night. The same hook was used next trip and caught then as well.
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Break rods down, leave everything on, next session I'll check the hook point, the hooklink and tubing in case it's been damaged and also the line from tip to reel. On 1st reel in I'll also run the line between finger and thumb to check for damage, I do this every few casts anyway or every time I feel it's caught on something.
Break rods down, leave everything on, next session I'll check the hook point, the hooklink and tubing in case it's been damaged and also the line from tip to reel. On 1st reel in I'll also run the line between finger and thumb to check for damage, I do this every few casts anyway or every time I feel it's caught on something.
But the Korda boys tell you to change the hook after every fish, cast, cup of tea.... How do we catch fish on such old and soiled gear? 
jesus, change hook after every fish?
On a runs water i used to fish me and a friend would reguarly have 15+ fish each and would use the same rig all day
Granted i probably wouldnt when fishing for better fish but it didnt seem to make a difference on an overstocked pond
On a runs water i used to fish me and a friend would reguarly have 15+ fish each and would use the same rig all day
Granted i probably wouldnt when fishing for better fish but it didnt seem to make a difference on an overstocked pond
If I'm on a runs water then I will check the hookpoint after each fish and if it's ok I will probably just chuck it back out or give it a quick rub with a file. If I lose a fish on a runs water/day ticket I'm not that bothered. For my proper fishing I'd never reuse a hook after a fish.
I never pack up with the hook link still attached. I check the point on every hook before every cast and if it looks at all iffy then I will bin in. I think it's a lot to do with the hook as well. I've done quite a bit of fishing using the Drennan Continental boilie hooks over the last couple of years and they take a lot to damage and being thick in the wire they sharpen up lovely without getting stupidly thinnned.
I never pack up with the hook link still attached. I check the point on every hook before every cast and if it looks at all iffy then I will bin in. I think it's a lot to do with the hook as well. I've done quite a bit of fishing using the Drennan Continental boilie hooks over the last couple of years and they take a lot to damage and being thick in the wire they sharpen up lovely without getting stupidly thinnned.